Mansfield Park MCQs & Summary

Summary:

Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1814. It follows the life of Fanny Price, a poor young girl who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. Despite being treated as an inferior by most of the family, she grows up under the care of her kind cousin, Edmund Bertram.

Fanny is intelligent, morally upright, and reserved, often overshadowed by her wealthier and more outgoing cousins, Maria and Julia. The arrival of the charming and sophisticated Henry and Mary Crawford disrupts the peaceful life at Mansfield Park. Henry flirts with both Maria (who is engaged) and Julia, while Mary develops a close relationship with Edmund, hoping to change his career aspirations as a clergyman.

Fanny, who secretly loves Edmund, disapproves of the Crawfords’ manipulative behavior. When Henry proposes to her, she refuses, despite immense pressure from her family. Eventually, Henry elopes with Maria, causing a scandal. Edmund realizes that Mary values wealth and status over morality and breaks off their relationship.

In the end, Fanny is acknowledged for her virtues, and she marries Edmund, while the rest of the family faces the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of morality, social class, and the contrast between true virtue and superficial charm.

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1. : Who wrote Mansfield Park?



2. : Who is the protagonist of Mansfield Park?



3. : Why is Fanny Price sent to live at Mansfield Park?



4. : Who is Fanny’s closest friend at Mansfield Park?



5. : What is Henry Crawford known for?



6. : What is Mary Crawford’s main flaw?



7. : Who does Henry Crawford try to marry?



8. : Why does Fanny refuse Henry Crawford’s marriage proposal?



9. : What scandal occurs towards the end of the novel?



10. : Who does Fanny marry in the end?



11. : What lesson does Edmund learn about Mary Crawford?



12. : What is the main theme of Mansfield Park?



13. : How does Sir Thomas Bertram view Fanny at the beginning of the novel?



14. : Who is Mr. Rushworth?



15. : How does Fanny gain respect at Mansfield Park?



 

Question Answer
Novel Name Mansfield Park
Author Jane Austen
Year Published 1814
Main Themes Morality, social class, virtue vs. superficial charm
Literary Devices Irony, satire, free indirect speech
Fanny’s Love Interest Edmund Bertram
Henry Crawford’s Flaws Flirtatious, manipulative
Maria Bertram’s Scandal Runs away with Henry Crawford
Message True virtue and morality are more important than wealth and social status

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